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  Chapter 22: He Shone All Summer

  TL: Etude

  On August 20th, Css 2 of the senior year anized another css reunion, held at the Jinding Xuaaurant.

  Almost everyoended, except for those who had failed their exams and were repeating the year.

  Of course, there were exceptions, like Jiang Qin, who her failed nor bothered to show up.

  This time, however, whether it was Qin Zi’ang, Yu Shasha, or anyone else, no one brought up Jiang Qin in their versations, deliberately avoiding aion of him.

  After all, why would they? He was no lohe rejected loser he once was.

  Now, with tens of thousands in his hands, running a bar, and dabbling in various iments, mentioning him would only invite Guo Zihang to show off on behalf of his godfather, wouldn’t it?

  “Huiru, did I hear right that Jiang Qied Siqi’s QQ?” someone asked.

  Wang Huiru sighed, “I asked Siqi about it, and yes, it’s true.”

  Yu Shasha couldn’t help but steal a g Chu Siqi, “Does Siqi still not know about Feng Nanshu?”

  “She doesn’t know. But don’t you dare spill it. If Siqi finds out, with her temperament, she might just front Jiang Qin. She’s always believed Jiang Qin still likes her; she wouldn’t tolerate him liking someone else!”

  “But we ’t go on like this forever. She’s bound to find out someday.”

  Wang Huiru lowered her voice, “I talked to Siqi. She just has a slight crush on Jiang Qin, nothing serious. So, I think Jiang Qin was right. This crush won’t st long and will fade away soon. Maybe then, they fet each other and turn hostility into friendship.”

  Yu Shasha looked at Wang Huiru in amazement, “Huiru, you’ve never been in love, have you? You sound like a love guru.”

  “Even if I haveen pork, haven’t I seen pigs run?”

  “Then I’ll e to you for love advi the future.”

  Wang Huiru blushed, then sighed again, “Do you think Siqi and Jiang Qin still have a ce? I think Jiang Qin is pretty det.”

  Yu Shasha regretted even bringing it up, “I used to think Jiang Qin was just a bookworm, but who knew he was so high-profile. Remember that night at the bar? The bartenders were all calling him ‘Brother Jiang’ and bowing and scraping. He almost dazzled me. I couldn’t help but feel drawn to him.”

  “So, should we try to matchmake them again?”

  “It’s no use.”

  “Why not?”

  “You o uand, your petition isn’t just a’s Feng Nanshu!”

  Wang Huiru was somewhat defiant, “Jiang Qin said he and Feng Nanshu are just friends.”

  Yu Shasha pursed her lips after hearing this, “During our three years in high school, did Feng Nanshu ever have friends? It’s not about the title. It’s about Jiang Qin being Feng Nanshu’s only one. Do you uand the value of ‘the only one’?”

  “I guess you’re right…”

  “But we shouldn’t worry too much. We’re about to start college. Maybe Siqi will find someone eveer than Jiang Qin in no time!”

  After saying this, Yu Shasha paused and exged a look with Wang Huiru, then they both fell silent.

  Could there really be someoer than Jiang Qin in college?

  Right after high school, those boys were all holed up in i cafes all night, talking about game cards, ghost jumping, and exploiting game bugs.

  And Jiang Qin?

  From day one, he was into business, quietly making tens of thousands, and even capturing the aloof and sought-after Moonlight. (successfully wooing the beauty)

  Suddenly, Yu Shasha and Wang Huiru felt that it wasn’t just about Chu Siqi’s future they were pting. Jiang Qin’s presence had not only influenced Chu Siqi but also their own views on choosing a partner.

  Iure, as they stepped into uy life, they couldn’t help but pare every guy they met with Jiang Qin.

  When a guy talked to them about his summer, they would remember a boy who silently shohroughout the entire summer.

  When they were taken to a movie, memories of watg the Olympics together in the bar, where every bartender called that boy ‘Brother Jiang’, lingered in their minds.

  Even strolling through pedestrian streets remihem of a boy who made two hundred yuan just by buying and selling an address.

  Girls are sensitive and aced to parisons, but suparisons often only brought heartache.

  “I’m doomed. I don’t think I’ll find a boyfriend in college.”

  “Yeah, they all seem so childish.”

  Yu Shasha suddenly remembered something, “Huiru, didn’t you also apply to Lin Uy?”

  Wang Huiru nodded, “Siqi and I had simir grades, so we decided to keep each other pany.”

  “Jiang Qin is at Lin too. You’re doomed for your entire college life. You won’t find a boyfriend because there’ll be no harm without parison!”

  “Please, I’m in the East Campus, and Jiang Qin’s Finance Department is in the main campus. It’s a long walk even past the overbridge, so there’s no ce of running into him.”

  As they chatted about various topics, the reunion gradually drew to a close.

  Someone brought up past memories, and the mood in the private room suddenly turned mencholic.

  Deep down, they all khat after this summer, opportuo gather like this would be scarce.

  Everyone would have new friends, new cssmates, new everything.

  Even the closest of friends would iably drift apart after going their separate ways. It was a necessary part of growing up, saddening, yet unavoidable.

  “ Xiuxiu!”

  “I…”

  “I like you, have liked you for a very long time!”

  “I know it’s not the right time to fess, but I still hope you’ll be my girlfriend!”

  Yang Taisong, the sports ittee member, downed his drink and finally blurted out the words he’d been holding back. His loud voice startled everyone present.

  Across from Yang Taisong, the girl named Xiuxiu turned beet red, flustered, but eventually mustered the ce to apologetically dee.

  Hearing this exge, everyone sighed.

  They had thought there might be a new couple in their css, but it ended up being ued. Yet, this is what made youth so precious – its fearlessness.

  After the party, the cssmates split into small groups. Some po go oogether, others to wander around.

  Chu Siqi, who had been quiet all night, only spoke when she was aloh Wang Huiru and Yu Shasha.

  “Why didn’t Xiuxiu accept Yang Taisong? There were always rumors about them in css.”

  “It’s simple, she just doesn’t like him.”

  “Yeah, if you don’t like someo’s okay to refuse. They still be friends.”

  “What about Jiang Qin? What’s wrong with him, ign me all summer?”

  “Siqi, listen to me, fet about Jiang Qin. You don’t like him anyway.”

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